Vancouver's Premier Wedding
Planning Academy: DreamGroup
A Bridal Makeup Artist and Hairsylist has to work with many different parties to achieve the best level of work on the Wedding day. Over my career in Vancouver, I've had the pleasure of working with some of the best Wedding Planners in town.
DreamGroup Productions is the proud reciepient of the "Best Wedding - 2009 BC Event Awards". They are the real pros with tons of experience in the Wedding business. When working with DreamGroup, I could be assured that everything else is taken care of, and I only need to focus on making the Bride and Bridal party beautiful!
Apart from dedicating their time and energy as Wedding and event planner, DreamGroup also offers a very comprehensive Wedding Planning Course for individuals who are seeking to learn from the best. In their own words, " This course is unlike any of the typical informational college programs being offered in Vancouver. Its purpose is not to educate Vancouver’s hopefuls by the hundreds, but rather to enlighten and inspire the career minded individual who has already acquired enough life experience to know that Wedding planning is the direction they are meant to take... If your desire is to become, not just a planner, but a GREAT Wedding planner, then this is the course for you. Not only learn “the basics” as taught in most planning courses, but be privy to a wealth of detailed advice, insight, and feedback from Vancouver’s leading Wedding planning company."
If you're looking for a truly professional and reputable Wedding Planning school in Vancouver, do check out their course details.
For information on Wedding Planning service for your upcoming Wedding, contact DreamGroup at: info@dreamgroup.ca,604-537-3575, or visit their website www.dreamgroup.ca.
Above images by: Doubletake Photography.
Makeup and Hair by:Michelle Wong
Vancouver Bridal Makeup Artist & Hairstylistwww.michellemakeup.com
Vancouver's Deluxe Wedding Show:
Crème de la Crème 2009
Crème de la Crème is one fantastic Wedding event which I have participated in. This year I will not be working at the show, but would still like to remind you not to miss it!
As described by Countdown Events, the show's producer, "This one-of-a-kind luxe Bridal show is renowned for catering directly to the discerning Bride with a taste for exquisite style. The day will include full-scale pampering, manicures, makeovers, complimentary glam shots and top-of-the-line cuisine and elixirs."
Over 70 exhibitors will be present to offer expert advice on different aspects in Wedding Planning, including some of my favourites like Kim Christie Photography, Leanne Pedersen Photography, Cloud Nine Creative, Jeweliette Jewellery & Accessories, Upright Décor Rentals & Designs, and Laura Mercier Cosmetics etc.
Haute-Couture Fashion Show, Diamond Auction, VIP Corner, Surprise Celebrity Appearance and Wedding Cake of Your Dream contest are but a few of the highlights. Here are the details of the event:
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Doors open from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Tickets: $35 per person
Includes fashion show, deluxe gift bag and scrumptious tastings.
To register for your tickets please click HERE
The above image of my beautiful Bridal client, Lydia, was photographed by Kim Christie and featured in Crème de la Crème's official blog.Michelle Wong
Vancouver Makeup Artist & Hairstylistwww.michellemakeup.com
Music Vancouver by Luis Giraldo - Wedding Music at its Best !
Brides and Grooms are always on the lookout for a good band. In Vancouver, there are numerous talented musicians, but it's not easy to find the ideal ones just off the internet. It's also time-consuming to audition every available group during the hectic wedding planning process.
Luis Giraldo is known as one of Vancouver's hottest Live Jazz Musicians. We met him and his band - Music Vancouver, at our cousin's wedding, and invited them to perform again at my parents-in-law's wedding anniversary party. Luis specializes in Instrumental or Vocal Jazz, Latin, and Romantic Pop Favourites. His music added a lovely mood and really complemented our event beautifully. The standard of their musical performance was impressive, with our guests responding frequently in spontaneous applause. Of course, everybody had a great time on the dance floor, too!
As a vendor, Luis was also very professional, organized, and accommodating with our needs and requests -- a real pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Luis and Music Vancouver for any wedding, social or corporate event.
Luis Giraldo - Music Vancouver
Phone:(604) 805-5847
Email: info@musicvancouver.com
www.musicvancouver.com
Check out his Audio Samples. You will not be disappointed..!
Michelle Wong
Vancouver Wedding Makeup Specialistwww.michellemakeup.com
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Last week I had a very interesting Makeup assignment. It was not for a Wedding, but for a Wedding anniversary celebration.
It was not just anybody's Wedding anniversary, but my own Parents-in-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary!
Apart from organizing the party, I was also the Makeup Artist for my Mother-in-law who is a beautiful woman at (almost) 70 years old. I am pleased to share a few images from the occasion, captured by our wonderful photographer and friend, Chris Pike www.chrispike.com.
Please click on the images to enlarge...
I would also like to say a big THANK YOU to Diane Dillon and her catering staff at Sutton Place Hotel. From pre-function planning and correspondence, to the food and service at the event, everything was Top-notch! Our family was extremely pleased with all the arrangements, and the compliments from our guests have been overwhelming!Michelle Wong
Vancouver Makeup Artist & Hairstylistwww.michellemakeup.com
Designer Bridal Gowns Sample Sale in West Vancouver
Vancouver's Premier Bridal Boutique - Blush Bridal - will be holding their Annual Summer Sample Clearance!
Designer wedding gowns by Vera Wang, Melissa Sweet, Preiscilla of Boston, Amsale, Nicole Miller, Lea Ann Belter and more will be available at 50-70% off their regular prices. These samples are not only in new and clean conditions, but also of styles that are within a year of the collection debut. This is a wonderful chance for Vancouver Brides to purchase a designer quality wedding gown at friendly prices..!
The sale will be held on September 18-19, 2009. For further details, please visit www.blushoccasions.com, or follow "Blush Bridal" on Facebook and Twitter.
Blush Bridal
1403 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver, BC
(604) 925 3218Michelle Wong
Vancouver Makeup Artist & Hairstylistwww.michellemakeup.com
Vancouver's 1st Wedding Planning Husband and Wife Team
Monica and Gary are among the few Brides and Grooms that I met again and again throughout their engagement. Not only did I keep running into them in different department stores and malls, I did the Hair and Makeup for Monica a few times even before their Wedding!
While most couples take their engagement photos once, Monica and Gary planned three photo shoots in Spring, Fall and Winter at carefully-selected scenic locations. By the time that they got married in Summer, 2008, Steve and Jen of Bebb Studios had already compiled a myriad of amazing photograhs which captured the couple's tender moments throughout the different seasons of beautiful Vancouver.
Even before they told me they had the idea of starting up a business together, I had always felt that Monica and Gary were a great team. They were both organized, creative and attentive to details, and had a genuine care and respect for each other and other people. Monica and Gary worked very hard on every element of their Wedding, and were able to fully enjoy the moments when their Wedding Day came. It was a long and hectic day, complete with both Western and Chinese Wedding customs, but I didn't see a trace of tiredness or stress. Instead, both of them were very relaxed, with smiles on their faces from early morning till the evening reception.
When Monica told me months after that they had completed their Wedding Planning course, and were both certified as professional Wedding Planners in Vancouver, I was truly happy that Vancouver's engaged couples can now benefit from the talents of this new team!
For more about Monica, Gary and their Wedding Planning service and ideas, visit them at Blue Print for Love http://blueprintforlove.ca/
Here are a few breathtaking shots of them by Bebb Studios.
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Michelle Wong
Vancouver Makeup Artist & Hairstylistwww.michellemakeup.com
Hair and Makeup for Jacqueline's Vancouver Wedding
